health care

America’s Health Care at Risk: Guaranteeing Patient Access to Specialty Care

Neuro58 — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:43:14 -0500

The nation’s most influential voices in health care are in Florida to tackle one of the most critical issues facing Americans — finding a cure for the nation’s ailing health care system. James R. Bean, MD, president of the AANS, is among the distinguished speakers presenting today. He will speak about medical liability and Medicare — two crucial issues affecting patient access to care.

Better health through your cell phone

harminka — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:34:38 -0500

In many Third World and developing countries, the distance between people in need of health care and the facilities capable of providing it constitutes a major obstacle to improving health. One solution involves creating medical diagnostic applications small enough to fit into objects already in common use, such as cell phones — in effect, bringing the hospital to the patient.

82 percent of Americans think health care system needs major overhaul

harminka — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 03:34:50 -0500

Americans are dissatisfied with the U.S. health care system and 82 percent think it should be fundamentally changed or completely rebuilt, according to a new survey released today by The Commonwealth Fund.

If McCain Picks Romney He Will Never Be Able to Criticize Obama's Health Plan

admin_huliq — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:19:41 -0500

Mitt Romney seems to be at the top of the list when it comes to speculation over who John McCain will pick for his vice presidential running mate. I am not sure if that is what John McCain is thinking as much as the Romney people, trying to boost their guy, want us to think.

Making patients move requires right exercise advice

harminka — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:03:00 -0500

It is common knowledge that regular exercise supports physical and mental well-being. Despite this and recommendations from health care providers, the majority of patients with chronic illnesses remain inactive. In a new study, University of Missouri researchers found that adults with chronic illness who received interventions focused on behavior-changing strategies significantly increased their physical activity levels.

Heart attack not a death sentence

harminka — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:32:46 -0500

Survivors of cardiac arrest who received intensive care can expect long-term quality of life at reasonable expense to the health care system. Research published today in BioMed Central's open access journal Critical Care is the first to show that the allocation of resources to the treatment of heart attack patients is equally as justified as the treatment of other intensive care patient groups.

Raw deal for foreign brides in Taiwan

harminka — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:39:08 -0500

More than a quarter of a million women have been sold as wives and baby-makers in South East Asia, but they are getting a raw deal in health care and social inclusion.

Payola And Doctors

admin_huliq — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:05:20 -0500

I wrote about the cozy relationship between pharmaceutical companies and academics last month but now the subject is heating up in the New York Times.

Changes in local health care markets affect national patient safety project

harminka — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 12:48:13 -0500

A national patient safety initiative involving major corporate employers and employer health care coalitions may set common goals, but success relies greatly on regional health care players and local market factors for actual implementation, says a recent study.

Reverse Mortgages – Tool For Retirees to Protect Against Rising Costs

reversemortgagecity — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:57:50 -0500

A recent AARP study shows that 26% of people they surveyed were finding it more difficult to pay their mortgage or rent, and 66% found it more difficult to pay for food, gas and medicine.

Access to Electronic Medical Records Increases Efficiency of Emergency Care

harminka — Fri, 30 May 2008 05:13:19 -0500

A new study led by Paul Sierzenski, MD, RDMS, of Christiana Care Health System, Wilmington, DE, discusses the benefits gained from providing health care workers with immediate access to patient medical records during a mass casualty incident.

Insurance execs perspective on McCain Plan

admin_huliq — Sat, 24 May 2008 10:59:42 -0500

Bob Laszewski posted yesterday on the Center for American Progress' report on the additional costs inherent in Sen McCain's health care plan.